Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Clippers (-672) will travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons (+475) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 235.5.
Los Angeles is 31-15 and 3rd in the Western Conference. The Pistons are just 6-41 and 15th in the East. The Clippers are favored by 11.5 points.
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Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Clippers and Pistons did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Clippers have a record of 3-0. Against the spread, each team went 1-1-1 and finished with an over/under mark of 1-2. These games averaged a combined 222 points per contest.
- Across their last three road contests, Los Angeles has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 116 points per game.
- Detroit has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 121 points per game while allowing 125. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
In Clippers games this season, the average over/under line is 230 points, which is lower than today’s line of 235.5. Out of their 46 games, 36 have had lower over/under lines than today’s line.
On the season, the Clippers have an over/under record of 21-25 and have gone under the O/U line in three straight games. Their games have averaged 229.8 points per game.
Los Angeles’ ATS record for the season is 26-20, and they have covered the spread in three straight road games. As the favorite, they are 24-13 against the spread and 30-7 straight-up.
The Clippers are coming off a 125-109 win over the Wizards, where they were favored by 9.5 points. The combined scoring in that game was 234 points.
In the Western Conference standings, the Clippers are currently in 3rd place with a record of 31-15. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 21-11 and 7-3 in their division.
This season, the Clippers are 10th in the NBA in scoring at 118.1 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 117.4 points per game.
So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.5% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 26th in the league at 97.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Clippers are 6th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 2nd in three-point shooting at 39%.
At this time, the Clippers’ defense is positioned 8th in the NBA, permitting 111.7 points per game. The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.4% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.
Detroit is 6-41 on the season and is 15th in the Eastern Conference. In their last game, the Pistons lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 128-121. The O/U line for that game was 231.5.
Coming into today’s game, the Pistons are 11.5-point underdogs at home. In their 47 games this season, Detroit has been the underdog in 42 of them. As the underdog, they are 5-37 straight-up and 21-20 against the spread.
This season, the Pistons have an average scoring differential of -9.8 points per game as the underdog. On the road, their ATS record is 11-11, and they are 2-20 straight-up on the road.
In terms of the O/U, Detroit has a record of 28-18-1 this season. Their games have averaged 234.9 points per game, and their average O/U line is 230.5.
In their last two games, the Pistons have covered the spread and are 22-24 ATS for the season. The O/U result in their last game was also an over.
At home, the Pistons are averaging 111.8 points per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 112.6 points per game. In terms of scoring, they have outscored the NBA average in just 29.8% of their games this season.
When it comes to their pace of play, Detroit is 7th in the league at 100.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th in the NBA at 47%. From three-point range, the Pistons are 25th in the league at 35% shooting.
So far this season, the Pistons have made an average of 11 three-pointers per game, which is 29th in the NBA. In terms of free throw shooting, they are 18th in the league at 17.3 made free throws per game.
Facing Los Angeles, the Pistons aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 122.3 points allowed per game (27th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pistons are forcing 15 per game, which is 29th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 18th in blocked shots at 5 per game.
With the Clippers being favored by 11.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 120-110 in favor of the Clippers.
Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pistons (+11.5)
- Our NBA model projects 230 points, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Mike Muscala – Concussion – Out
- Isaiah Stewart – Ankle – Out
- Cade Cunningham – Left Knee – Probable
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Ivica Zubac – Calf – Out
- Moussa Diabate – Hand – Out
